Alex Brundle has supported Lewis Hamilton after his tense communication over the radio during the Dutch Grand Prix, held in Zandvoort. The seven-time champion finished the race in fourth position, just behind the winner, Lando Norris, and Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
Hamilton’s frustration was evident throughout the race, with several radio messages showing his disagreement. Brundle, commenting on the race on F1 TV, defended the driver’s complaints when the team asked which tire compound he wanted to use.
According to Brundle, «this annoys me from inside the car, because you’re looking at the team asking you which tire you want». He also pointed out that the team had data on the performance of Charles Leclerc’s medium tires, and his indecision was a demonstration of uncertainty from his engineer, who based decisions on what the driver could say.
Brundle concluded that Hamilton’s reaction was completely understandable, especially considering his championship aspirations. «He knows he has to play his cards right if he wants to achieve his eighth title». With the calendar including circuits like Monza and Baku, the necessary precision is crucial in the championship battle, especially after a summer dedicated to training to improve his competitiveness.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
